to 1996, and the available estimations suggested that two thirds of the population was poor. This high level of poverty … macroeconomic policies, poverty would have been much lower than observed. …

The present study examines whether agricultural extension improves household crop productivity, reduces poverty as well … productivity and reduce poverty. Further evidence is provided on the role of extension in reducing vulnerability as expected … poverty associated with extension programs of NAADS, large farmers and other types of extension service providers. …

Caribbean. Lack of sustained economic growth is viewed as the main cause of poverty in the country. The effects of political …

This paper examines the indirect linkages among foreign direct investment (henceforth, FDI) and poverty reduction …

extension programmes in reducing poverty and vulnerability drawing upon LSMS panel data in Uganda in 2009-2012 covering three … share of households was found to be vulnerable and education was found to be the key to reducing poverty and vulnerability …. Finally, improvement in agricultural productivity reduces static poverty, but does not lead to reduction in household …

Abstract: We present evidence from a randomized field experiment in rural Mongolia on the comparative poverty impact of …

This paper examines the precise links between foreign direct investment (henceforth, FDI) and poverty alleviation … international borders, therefore FDI reduces poverty only under certain circumstances. “Roll out the red carpet for foreign … more FDI, exploit it more efficiently and reduce poverty. Empirical analysis using panel data of 62 countries, from 1996 to …